National Neighborhood Survivability Rankings for Men's Clothing Store
StreetSpring's 2026 nationwide analysis ranks the top neighborhoods across the 24 US metros in this ranking for Men's Clothing Stores. See which neighborhoods offer the highest Survivability Scores.
Lacy (Los Angeles) ranks #1 nationally for Men's Clothing Store survivability in 2026, with 84.8% survivability at a typical address. The top 28 neighborhoods nationwide span 11 different cities, demonstrating that exceptional opportunities for Men's Clothing Stores exist across diverse markets. These rankings are updated quarterly, but StreetSpring's live tool reflects current competitive conditions for any specific address: check it before signing a lease.
To understand the methodology behind these rankings, see our detailed guide: Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-23 by Robert Koons, Founder & CEO, StreetSpring
Quick Summary
- Survivability Score: the projected chance a business type lasts two or more years at a specific address
- #1 Neighborhood: Lacy, Los Angeles: 84.8% survivability at a typical address for Men's Clothing Store
- What the figures measure: every figure in this ranking is the typical address, the neighborhood's average in its metro file, and the ranking orders on it
- Ranked neighborhoods: 1,947 across 24 major US cities
- Average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods: 70.1% at a typical address for Men's Clothing Stores
- Top-28 average: 83.1% at a typical address, 13.0 points above the average across all ranked neighborhoods
- Data current as of: 2026 · Full methodology →
Table of Contents
- How neighborhoods compare nationwide
- Top 28 neighborhoods in the US
- Geographic patterns
- How to use this ranking
- Related resources
- Frequently asked questions
How do neighborhoods compare across the United States for Men's Clothing Stores?
Across 1,947 ranked neighborhoods in 24 major US cities, StreetSpring's 2026 data shows the top 28 neighborhoods for Men's Clothing Stores averaging 83.1% survivability at a typical address, against 70.1% for the average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods.
This 13.0-point gap is the distance between those two averages, both at a typical address. It compares projections for neighborhoods; the projection for any one storefront is made at its own address.
The consumer spending patterns that support Men's Clothing Stores vary more by neighborhood than by city, which is why neighborhood-level analysis is particularly valuable for this business category. A 13.0-point gap separates the top neighborhoods from the average across the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods, both at a typical address. StreetSpring's address-level scoring identifies the specific blocks within any neighborhood where a given business type will outperform.
Importantly, top-performing neighborhoods aren't concentrated in just a few cities. The top 28 neighborhoods represent 11 different cities. This means entrepreneurs focused on Men's Clothing Stores can find exceptional opportunities across the United States, not just in traditionally strong markets.
Every site-selection decision starts with location, the one factor you can check before you sign a lease.
What are the best neighborhoods in the United States to open a Men's Clothing Store?
The first, middle and last neighborhood in the table below, with the same three figures the table prints from each metro file: the box runs from the lowest to the highest address, and the white line is the typical address. Lacy, Los Angeles leads at 84.8% at a typical address in 2026. Full methodology →
The top 28 neighborhoods nationwide for Men's Clothing Stores are:
Scores for Men's Clothing Stores run from 49.0% to 85.0% on this scale. The best address in 559 of the 1,947 ranked neighborhoods reaches the 85.0% ceiling, so the Best Locations column often shows that ceiling rather than a difference between places.
Neighborhoods are ordered on the typical address, the file's average for each neighborhood. Best Locations and Challenging Locations are the file's highest and lowest address.
| # | Neighborhood | City | Avg Survival (Typical Address) | Tier | Best Locations | Challenging Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lacy | Los Angeles | 84.8% | Great | 85.0% | 84.1% |
| 2 | Platt Park | Denver | 84.5% | Great | 85.0% | 82.3% |
| 3 | Palmer Square | Chicago | 84.1% | Great | 85.0% | 77.4% |
| 4 | North Hyde Park | Tampa Bay | 84.0% | Great | 85.0% | 80.5% |
| 5 | Montebello | Baltimore | 83.8% | Great | 84.6% | 81.4% |
| 6 | Midtown | Houston | 83.5% | Great | 85.0% | 69.2% |
| 6 | Sheffield Neighbors | Chicago | 83.5% | Good | 85.0% | 79.6% |
| 8 | Old Town | Chicago | 83.4% | Great | 85.0% | 78.2% |
| 9 | Colonial Town Center | Orlando | 83.3% | Great | 85.0% | 76.4% |
| 10 | Tropico | Los Angeles | 83.1% | Great | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| 10 | Lincoln Park | Chicago | 83.1% | Great | 85.0% | 61.6% |
| 12 | Bucktown | Chicago | 83.0% | Great | 85.0% | 73.8% |
| 12 | U Street Corridor | Washington DC | 83.0% | Great | 85.0% | 69.7% |
| 12 | Wrightwood Neighbors | Chicago | 83.0% | Good | 85.0% | 77.8% |
| 15 | LeDroit Park | Washington DC | 82.9% | Great | 85.0% | 79.6% |
| 15 | South Orange | Orlando | 82.9% | Good | 85.0% | 78.2% |
| 17 | Heritage Eagle Bend | Denver | 82.8% | Great | 85.0% | 75.1% |
| 17 | Tampa Heights | Tampa Bay | 82.8% | Good | 85.0% | 71.5% |
| 19 | Fitzsimons | Denver | 82.7% | Great | 84.6% | 77.8% |
| 19 | Highland | Denver | 82.7% | Great | 85.0% | 76.9% |
| 21 | Porter Square | Boston | 82.6% | Great | 85.0% | 76.9% |
| 21 | Larchmont | Los Angeles | 82.6% | Great | 85.0% | 71.5% |
| 21 | Mount Pleasant | St. Louis | 82.6% | Great | 85.0% | 77.8% |
| 21 | Carroll Gardens | New York City | 82.6% | Great | 85.0% | 76.0% |
| 25 | Neartown/Montrose | Houston | 82.5% | Great | 85.0% | 68.8% |
| 25 | Winter Hill | Boston | 82.5% | Great | 85.0% | 67.0% |
| 25 | Jefferson Park | Denver | 82.5% | Great | 85.0% | 76.4% |
| 25 | Windsor Terrace | New York City | 82.5% | Great | 85.0% | 70.6% |
Survivability rankings at the neighborhood level describe typical conditions: any specific storefront may score higher or lower depending on its exact competitive environment.
For a full explanation of how survivability scores and ranges are calculated, see Survivability Score: How We Calculate It & Why It Matters.
What patterns emerge from the top-performing neighborhoods nationwide?
City Concentration
The top 28 neighborhoods span 11 different cities, with Chicago claiming 6 of the top spots (21%).
Breakdown of top 28 neighborhoods by city:
- Chicago: 6 neighborhoods (21% of top 28): View city guide
- Denver: 5 neighborhoods (18% of top 28): View city guide
- Los Angeles: 3 neighborhoods (11% of top 28): View city guide
- Tampa Bay: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 28): View city guide
- Houston: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 28): View city guide
- Orlando: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 28): View city guide
- Washington DC: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 28): View city guide
- Boston: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 28): View city guide
- New York City: 2 neighborhoods (7% of top 28): View city guide
- Baltimore: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 28): View city guide
- St. Louis: 1 neighborhood (4% of top 28): View city guide
This distribution has practical implications for Men's Clothing Stores operators: cities with multiple neighborhoods in the top 28 offer more site options within a single market, reducing relocation or expansion cost. Cities with a single top-28 neighborhood require more precise site selection: the advantage is concentrated in one area rather than spread across the metro.
The relatively even distribution of top neighborhoods across the 11 cities represented in the top 28 is consistent with a category where consumer demand is broadly distributed rather than concentrated in specific metros. For Men's Clothing Stores operators, this means strong site opportunities exist in multiple markets: the key variable is neighborhood-level competitive conditions rather than city-level market size.
How can I use this neighborhood ranking to find the best location for a Men's Clothing Store?
While nationwide neighborhood rankings identify standout markets, address-level analysis reveals even greater variation. Entrepreneurs and commercial real estate agents in major US metros can read StreetSpring's survivability projections before a site-selection decision. Even within top-ranked neighborhoods, the lowest and highest address can sit several points apart, as the Best Locations and Challenging Locations columns show.
For the most accurate assessment:
- Consider neighborhoods in the top 28 as strong starting points
- Examine city-specific guides for additional neighborhood options in your target markets
- Use StreetSpring's address-level tool to evaluate specific storefronts within these neighborhoods
- Factor in your budget, operational requirements, and target demographics
Each neighborhood has detailed analysis available through its city guide, providing block-by-block survivability data for Men's Clothing Stores.
See also: Best Cities for Men's Clothing Store: our city-level comparison ranks which metros offer the strongest overall conditions for Men's Clothing Stores.
Related Resources
Explore top cities represented in these neighborhoods:
- Washington DC: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Los Angeles: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Houston: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Orlando: Best businesses and neighborhoods
- Baltimore: Best businesses and neighborhoods
National city rankings: Best cities for Men's Clothing Stores
Essential resources:
- How StreetSpring calculates Survivability Scores
- Site selection for landlords
- AI tools for tenant representatives
- StreetSpring vs competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I interpret a survivability score?
A survivability score represents the estimated probability that a business of a specific type will still be operating at a given location after 2 years. A score of 80% means StreetSpring's model predicts an 80% chance of the business surviving past the 2-year mark at that address. Scores are calculated at the address level and reflect competitive density, consumer spending patterns, and hundreds of additional factors.
What makes Lacy in Los Angeles the best neighborhood for Men's Clothing Stores?
Lacy in Los Angeles ranks #1 for Men's Clothing Stores with 84.8% survivability at a typical address (the average in each metro file, which is what this ranking orders on). StreetSpring's model weighs competitive dynamics (direct competitors relative to available consumer spending), demographic alignment with Men's Clothing Store customers and local spending patterns for every ranked neighborhood nationwide.
Which cities appear most frequently in the top 28 neighborhoods for Men's Clothing Stores?
The cities most represented in the top 28 for Men's Clothing Stores are Chicago (6), Denver (5), Los Angeles (3). City-specific guides provide deeper analysis of each city's neighborhoods.
Are the best neighborhoods for Men's Clothing Stores in large cities or smaller markets?
The top neighborhoods for Men's Clothing Stores in StreetSpring's 2026 dataset are distributed across 11 cities, spanning both large and mid-sized markets. As coverage expands, this breakdown may shift. The fundamental driver is the competitive-to-spending ratio at the address level, which can favor strong locations in both large and smaller markets.
How does the national ranking for Men's Clothing Stores compare to city-level rankings?
The national neighborhood ranking for Men's Clothing Stores identifies the strongest neighborhoods across the 24 metros in this ranking. City-level rankings provide a more granular view of the best neighborhoods within a specific city. In cases where a city has multiple neighborhoods in the national top 28, the city-level guide shows the full ranking of all neighborhoods in that market: including those outside the national top 28 that may still offer strong site-specific opportunities.
Can a Men's Clothing Store succeed in neighborhoods outside the top 28?
Yes, the top 28 neighborhoods represent standout conditions, but Men's Clothing Stores can achieve strong survivability in many other neighborhoods as well. What matters is finding a location where competitive density is low enough and consumer spending is strong enough to support the business. StreetSpring's address-level tool identifies high-survivability addresses in any neighborhood, including those not represented in this top-28 list.
Are there good opportunities outside the top 28 neighborhoods?
Absolutely. This ranking covers 1,947 ranked neighborhoods across 24 cities. Many neighborhoods outside the top 28 have excellent individual locations for Men's Clothing Stores. Neighborhood-level rankings reflect averages: specific addresses within any neighborhood can score well above or below the neighborhood mean. Use city-specific guides and StreetSpring's address-level tool to explore options beyond the top 28.
How often do neighborhood rankings change?
StreetSpring updates rankings quarterly as new data on business openings, closures, and market conditions becomes available. The current analysis reflects 2026 data. Because competitive conditions shift as new businesses enter or exit a neighborhood, the specific rankings for any given business type can shift between updates, which is why we recommend verifying specific addresses in StreetSpring's live tool before making a final site selection decision.
Technical note: Aggregated national survivability rankings across the metros in this ranking are available in machine-readable format for research and integration purposes.
The table above reproduces from these metro files, one per city: Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Tampa Bay, Baltimore, Houston, Orlando, Washington DC, Boston, St. Louis, New York City.
StreetSpring recalculates survivability using the latest competitive, demographic, and walkability data, so the live score may differ from the static ranges shown here.
Methodology: Neighborhoods are ranked on the typical address: the average Survivability Score for Men's Clothing Stores across the scored locations within each neighborhood, as its metro file publishes it. The average across all ranked neighborhoods is the plain mean of those figures, not the national average on the city ranking, which averages metros. Rankings represent neighborhood-level conditions but do not account for block-by-block variation. Coverage includes 1947 neighborhoods across 24 major US cities. StreetSpring scores 500+ business types: 153 base business types, most of them at 5 price points, which is 569 type-and-price combinations you can choose in the tool.